Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape i...
Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape industry demand throughout Asia-Pacific, with local insight, market statistics and analysis ranging from strategic regional overview to in-depth coverage by country or city.
In 2023, weight management and wellbeing is set to see continued retail volume and current value growth. The positive performance of the category is expected to be triggered by several factors. For instance, based on the latest data released by the…
In India, a significant proportion of the population, particularly those residing in urban areas, find themselves caught in a cycle of unhealthy eating due to busy, sedentary lifestyles, and the prevalence of junk food and less nutritious options in…
There has been an increase in the number of Korean weight management brands entering the Hong Kong market. For example, Glam.D launched the cookie & cream flavour Light Meal Shake, tailored to suit the preferences of Hong Kong consumers. Korean…
Despite the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions at the end of 2022, in 2023 consumers have not fully emerged from the shadow of COVID-19. Lingering health concerns and illness have led to an increased focus on health and immunity. This heightened…
Weight management and wellbeing in Azerbaijan is suffering in terms of volume sales in 2023, with only slimming teas seeing (slowed) positive growth. Weight loss supplements in particular is suffering. A decline in purchasing power, coupled with…
Demand for wearable electronics in Vietnam continues to rise, although retail volume growth is more modest compared to previous years due to slower demand in the affordable to mid-priced segments, as local consumers become increasingly discerning and…
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the health consciousness of Filipinos, leading to a surge in the adoption of wearable electronics that focus on health and wellness monitoring. These devices track vital health metrics such as heart rate,…
Wearable electronics will see positive growth in volume terms in 2024, building on the more muted performance of the previous year. This will be driven by a number of factors, not least the health and wellness trend, which was facilitated by…
Wearable electronics continued to see a healthy performance in retail volume terms in 2023, supported by increased purchases of activity watches and smart wearables. Prevailing health and wellness trends and the high levels of convenience and…
The market for wearable electronics in South Korea will register an improved performance in 2024, following the sharp decline in sales volumes seen in 2023. The latter was largely due to economic uncertainties, which discouraged consumers from…